Dried Figs

DID YOU KNOW?

The fig was a staple food among the Greeks and the Spartans. It is said that the Greek athletes were fed almost entirely on figs, as it was believed that they increased their strength and swiftness.

RECIPES WITH Dried Figs

1 hr 15 mins

Intermediate

Walnut, Pecan & Dried Fig Banana Bread

Fig & Walnut Oaty Banana Bread is a great way to use up overripe bananas, it’s bursting with sweet banana, cinnamon, figs and walnuts.

40 mins

Intermediate

Prune & Dried Fig Tagine

This fruity and fragrant Moroccan inspired Prune & Fig Tagine is warmly spiced with floral, rosy ras el hanout, sweet cinnamon and jammy dried figs.

5 mins

Intermediate

Toasts with Pistachio Mascarpone and Dried Figs

Try these scrumptious granola bars with pecans and dates. They're great for breakfast or for your morning snack to help you feel powerful to the face the day.

Nut & Dried Fruit Origins

NUTS & DriED
FRUIT QUIZ

Which fruit was fed to the Greek athletes to increase their strength and swiftness?

Prunes

Figs

Raisins

Dates

Correct! Wrong!

Correct answer: b) The Greek athletes were fed almost entirely on figs, as it was believed that they increased their strength and swiftness.

Select the false statement:

Figs are the edible fruit of male Ficus carica trees.

Fig species are native of the Middle-East.

Correct! Wrong!

Correct answer: a) Figs are the edible fruit of female Ficus carica L. trees.

Salmon Poke Bowl with Walnuts, Almonds and Dried Figs

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